Samuel G.

Beaman
Camillus, New York 13031 315-778-2492 sbeamans@yahoo.com

Executive Summary
Driven and highly-capable operations manager with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience directing diverse manufacturing aspects including safety programs, quality improvements, planning, scheduling, production, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, and receiving. Respected supervisor recognized for creativity, resourcefulness, determination, proactivity, dynamic business acumen, and strong technical know-how. Expertise in designing and enhancing processes in support of continuous improvement programs and developing effective teams through excellent team management abilities. Solid history of increasing efficiencies, cash flow, throughput, and profitability while decreasing inventory and operating expenses. Committed to efficiently accomplishing organizational goals and maintaining total customer satisfaction.

Core Qualifications
Personnel Management: Team Development, Staffing, Progressive Discipline, 5s Methodology, Task and Cross Training, Process Development Manufacturing: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Kaizen Events, Kanban, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Replenishment Systems, Value and Process Mapping, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), Total Quality Management (TQM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Maintenance: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), 5Y, Core Room and Foundry Operations, Conventional and CNC Machining, Heat and Metal Treatments, Assembly and Test, Equipment Upkeep and Replacement Deliberation Additional Competencies: ISO9000/9001, Project Coordination, Certifications, OSHA Protocols, Environmental Compliance, Process Control, Negotiations, Budgeting, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Sustainable Process Development, Implementation, and Documentation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP, AS400, and Kronos

Selected Accomplishments
Reduced operating expenses and increased net profits 2% annually despite 18 months' available workload reduction. Increased Bottle line OEEs, reducing packer positions by 10% with improved pack off processes. Increased Bartelt line OEEs, reducing inspections by 20% based upon historical SPC data. Eliminated 5000 hours annual overtime and decreased department workforce by 12.5% of employees. Reduced product loss due to temperature and humidity by 15% through urethane distribution system builds. Increased annual inventory turns by three times and stabilized inventory errors. Avoided $1M in penalties and salvaged six-month delinquent NYC subway contract within six months by utilizing employee input and diverse manufacturing techniques including Agile and Six Sigma. Reduced SU times from 16 hours to 3 hours, improved part micro-finish quality, and reduced machine scrap 90% by redesigning machine locating hardware and boring head configurations.

Professional Experience
Production Manager November 2011 to August 2013 Canastota NC - Canastota, NY Evaluated, assigned, and realigned daily use of Mazak equipment based on shipment needs. Supervised 24 non-union and two part-time personnel for machining of quality parts. Maintained general safety and OSHA-certified fork truck training. Oversaw building, janitorial, grounds, preventative maintenance, and metal chip disposal. Processed shipping papers and bills of lading and notified trucking firms. Developed detailed monthly safety sheet with point-to-point walk-through to ensure no items were overlooked. Facilitated employee buyback and numerous costs initiatives by reinventing failing lean idea program. Gained 1000 man-hours annually by instituting new manufacturing cell reduced part handling.

Interim Operations Manager May 2010 to July 2011 Marietta Corporation - Cortland, NY Prioritized equipment repair and performed complex planning in challenging environment. Created improvements and worked with outside contractors on facility changes. Oversaw and enforced regulations for safety, sanitation, planning, and new product implementation. Directed three supervisors, 120 multi-cultural non-union employees, and two planners. Evaluated production estimates and monitored outputs in a 7 day/4-12Hr and 3-8Hr overlapping shifts operation. Production Supervisor August 2009 to May 2010 Remington Arms Company - Ilion, NY Supervised nightly maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance priorities, and critical equipment electronic technician call-ins. Made judgment calls for safety, quality, and manufacturing areas. Assigned and reallocated manpower to meet outputs. Oversaw delivery of next day's parts and sub-assemblies to final assembly areas. Facilities Maintenance Supervisor April 2007 to December 2008 Magna Powertrain - East Syracuse, NY Performed wide range of operational activities in fast-paced environment. Scheduled daily facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, and vendor activities. Directed 60 UAW personnel in wide variety of roles. Oversaw major equipment rebuild projects for time-constrained facility downtimes. Coordinated end of manufacturing and business closure activities. Lead Production Supervisor February 2005 to April 2007 Remington Arms Company - Ilion, NY Oversaw 38 employees, made production schedules, and focused on continuous improvements. Developed strategic process change for M700 rifle receivers. Reduced 105 parent parts to 10, decreased average part inventories by 80% ($2,000,000), and decreased equipment SUs by 1000 hours annually. Reduced scrap to budget by $17.6K and spending by $235K favorable to budget. Ensured 98% on-time customer shipments by solidifying deliveries for entire rifle division. Created significant process improvements for throughput and quality. Increased efficiency 73.5% vs. budget of 67.2%. Reduced lead time by six days and inventory by 30% with implementation of BMP flow line. Machine Shop Supervisor September 2004 to February 2005 Kennedy Valve Manufacturing - Elmira, NY Oversaw nightly coaching and assignments for 41 maintenance employees. Increased efficiencies and production to new highs while decreasing absenteeism and employee turnover rates. Sales Manager January 2002 to September 2004 Iron Block Harley-Davidson - Adams Center, NY Developed process control cards for sales deals to ensure satisfaction and successful agreements. Improved internal motorcycle testing and handling by revising service bay and technician area layout. Enhanced customer buying experience by designing and constructing sales office and lounge. Plant II Supervisor October 1996 to March 2001 The Hilliard Corporation - Elmira, NY Directed production planner, manufacturing engineer, and 17 union employees in two-shift satellite operation encompassing raw material acquisition through final product shipment Coordinated with R&D to develop and test new filters as well as improve existing designs. Improved material flow and reduced truck queue times by redesigning multi-level plant layout. Increased product efficiencies through value and process mapping each production line.

Team Leader December 1988 to October 1996 New York Air Brake Company - Watertown, NY Directed two production planners, two quality control inspectors, and over 50 union workers. Supervised all manufacturing groups for over two years, overseeing over 100 IAM workers in four buildings. Managed nightly maintenance assignments including preventative maintenance, priority repairs, and call-ins. Managed $500K divisional budget utilizing ERP system historical data and projected sales. Reduced absolute losses by providing exceptional leadership in creation, empowerment, and implementation of sustained TPM PM/PDM, and critical parts crib. Increased throughput while reducing inventory holding times and operating expenses by initiating ECRs targeting conversion of long lead-time parts from conventional to CNC equipment. Reduced paid grievances from $25-30,000/year to zero through revolutionary Group Managed Overtime SOP, empowering union employees and eliminating mutual frustrations. Developed secure packaging of Amtrak rail brake discs to answer customer concern of shifting loads.

Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Management and Economics / Minor in Mfg. & Production Project Management Empire State College, SUNY - Saratoga Springs, NY

Professional Development
ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditing Course OSHA: Forklift Operator Safety Instructor, Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, 30 Hour Course, Training the Trainer Buker Inc.: Inventory Accuracy, Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Accuracy, Enterprise Resource Planning NYAB: Team Building I and Management Training I & II, Geometric Tolerance & Dimensioning Remington : Better Manufacturing Practices, Flow Vision, Safer, Faster, Better

Certifications
APICS certifications: Systems & Technologies, Inventory Management, Production Activity Control, Just-In-Time, and Materials & Capacity Requirements Planning